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Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka Survive Scare Against Hong Kong – Asalanka Admits "Our Heart Was in Our Mouths"

 Dubai, September 15, 2025 – Sri Lanka registered a tense win against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2025, but not before a dramatic collapse almost derailed their chase of 150. Pathum Nissanka’s composed 68 laid the foundation, while Wanindu Hasaranga’s quick-fire 20* off just 9 balls sealed victory in the final over.



A Chase That Should Have Been Easy

At one stage, Sri Lanka needed only 32 runs from 30 balls with 8 wickets in hand – a position of complete control. But the equation quickly turned tricky:

  • Nissanka (68) was run out trying for an extra run.

  • Kusal Perera fell the very next ball attempting a slog sweep.

  • Captain Charith Asalanka followed soon after, slicing one to short third.

  • Kamindu Mendis’s dismissal left Sri Lanka at 4 wickets down for just 8 runs.

Suddenly, from cruising, Sri Lanka needed 23 runs off 17 balls.

Asalanka’s Honest Admission

Skipper Charith Asalanka did not shy away from admitting Sri Lanka almost lost control:

“In that moment, our heart was in our mouths. These collapses cannot keep happening. We must analyze and improve,” he said after the match.

He was also critical of Sri Lanka’s bowling in the powerplay, where Hong Kong raced to 38/0 in just four overs. Missed opportunities, including a DRS call against Babar Hayat, further hurt them early on.

Nissanka’s Steady Knock the Key

While wickets tumbled around, Pathum Nissanka once again showed his class with a controlled half-century. He held the innings together, rotating strike smartly, and only shifted gears once the required run rate climbed.

  • Scored his fifty off 35 balls.

  • Targeted the leg side with two superb pull shots against pace.

  • Back-to-back fifties in the tournament underline his growing maturity.

Speaking later, Nissanka said:

“I started as a red-ball batter, but I’ve worked on improving my strike rate. The coach has always backed me to play my natural game.”

Hasaranga Finishes in Style

When pressure peaked, Wanindu Hasaranga delivered a cameo – 20 runs from 9 balls – to take Sri Lanka across the line with 4 balls to spare.

Qualification Scenario

  • With two wins already, Sri Lanka will qualify for the Super Fours if Afghanistan beat Bangladesh on Tuesday.

  • If Bangladesh win, Thursday’s Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan clash will decide the group’s qualification.

Key Takeaways

  • Sri Lanka must address middle-order collapses.

  • Bowling with the new ball remains a concern.

  • Nissanka’s form is a huge positive.

  • Hasaranga continues to be Sri Lanka’s crisis man.

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👉 Sri Lanka may have survived against Hong Kong, but tougher challenges await in the Super Four stage.

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